Description
This One Pan Steak Fajita and Rice Skillet is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender steak, colorful bell peppers, and flavorful spices with fluffy rice, all cooked together in one skillet for a convenient and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Fajita Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Rice:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2¼ cups low-sodium beef broth or water
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the steak slices until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic with seasonings.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice, pour in broth, simmer until rice is cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Return steak to the skillet, add lime juice, mix, let rest, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, consider jalapeños or cayenne.
- Options for toppings include avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
- Variety: Substitute chicken or shrimp for the steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
